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Follow Team USA Olympic Swimmers on Instagram

Caeleb Dressel leads all members of the 2024 US Olympic Swim Team with 647,000+ followers on Instagram. Follow him and the rest of the team here.

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The Next Miss America Beyond Caitlin Clark: Kate Douglass

Douglass’ performances at the U.S. Olympic Trials put her front and center of all American athletes competing at the Paris Olympics.

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SwimSwam Pulse: Walsh’s World Record, Men’s 100 Free Final Biggest U.S. Trials Highlights

Gretchen Walsh’s world record in the 100 fly was clearly SwimSwam reader’s favorite moment of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials.

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The Hungry Swimmer: Gnocchi Alla Vodka

Step up your “carb load” with this delicious Gnocchi Alla Vodka dish—this creamy and delicious energy-boosting pasta has it all!

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SPEEDO ATHLETES CELEBRATE THE RELEASE OF THE SPEEDO U.S. FEDERATION SUIT

Five Speedo athletes made the 2024 U.S. Olympic Swimming Team: Regan Smith, Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Murphy, Kieran Smith and Abbey Weitzeil.

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Letter To Kamilia: Katinka Hosszu’s Path Aiming For Her 6th OG, From Her Perspective

This article originally appeared in the SwimSwam Magazine. At that time Katinka Hosszu was looking for qualifying for her 6th Olympic Games

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Beyond “Call Me Maybe”: Music Video Proposals for U.S. Olympic Swim Team

After the 2012 Olympic team made a memorable video on their way to London, what can the squad heading to Paris do as a follow up?

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My Five Favorite Moments of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials

Carson Foster qualified for his first Olympic team in Indianapolis, but spent time talking about his brother Jake, who retired after the Trials.

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Katie Ledecky Was (Much) Faster in 3 of 4 Events Versus 2021 Olympic Trials

Katie Ledecky’s final test is yet to come in Paris, but so far, the returns on her new training at the University of Florida show positive signs.

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Shaine Casas And Finally Breaking Through To Make The U.S. Olympic Team

Casas was a close 3rd in the 100 back at the 2021 Trials, but made good on his opportunity this year by making the Olympic team in the men’s 200 IM.

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Going For Gold Could Get You A Green: Visa Options for Swimmers Considering Retirement

Success in Paris could pave a path to a U.S. green card through the EB1 visa category, designed for individuals of extraordinary ability.

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Aaron and Alex Shackell Throw Out First Pitches at Minor League Baseball Game on Sunday

Siblings Aaron and Alex Shackell threw out the ceremonial first pitches at a minor league baseball game on Sunday before being officially named to the Olympic Team later in the day.

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Shouts From The Stands: A World Without Ribbons

“Imagine if we took all the time we spend handling ribbons and applied it towards teaching kids to be gracious to their opponents.”

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The Hungry Swimmer: Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins

These muffins are so sweet and moist you won’t believe they’re made with just some pure maple syrup!

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Little Flower Power: Two Olympians From The Same Grade School – Again

Little Flower in Bethesda, Maryland holds the unique distinction of producing two Olympic swimmers: Katie Ledecky and Phoebe Bacon.

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